The 20th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic Raises $60,000 for Saratoga Bridges

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Bridges’ 20th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic raised over $60,000 on July 30 at the Edison Club. 

The day featured a scramble format, BBQ luncheon, beverages courtesy of DeCrescente Distributing Company, Saratoga Eagle and Hixny, a zip pullover sponsored by Performance Industrial, Awards Ceremony, MVP Health Care goodie bags filled with items from Adirondack Trust Company/Amsure, DeCrescente Distri-buting Company, Hixny and assorted treats, course contests, and a silent auction. 

Prizes were awarded to: 

1st Place – Dan Cardella, Mandy D’Andrea, Matt Horton, Diane Jorgeson

2nd Place – Tom Beck, Dave Dannett, Rich Flaherty, Brian Joyce

3rd Place – Jami Burnetter, Aaron Buzzell, Chris Pontiff, Patty Tesch

Most Honest – Stacey Barss, Annie Finn, Kathleen Kimball, Trina Morris

Men’s Closest to the Pin on Hole #5 – Matt Cummings

Women’s Closest to the Pin on Hole #11 – Diane Jorgensen

Men’s Longest Drive on Hole #18 – Jack Kelleher

Women’s Longest Drive on Hole #6 – Diane Jorgensen

Saratoga Bridges hosts this event to keep the J. Michael Fitzgibbons’ memory and spirit alive and are exceedingly grateful for the Fitzgibbons’ family and their friends as their support has ensured that the tournament has grown and continues to raise funds to empower individuals’ lives. Saratoga Bridges’ CEO Jane Mastaitis presented Carol Fitzgibbons with a collage print entitled, “Downtown,” created by collaborative artists for her ongoing help. 

A portion of the fundraiser proceeds benefit the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund. Annually, one of their staff members is awarded an educational scholarship in Michael’s memory. The scholarship was established to honor their long-time Board Member who passed away unexpectedly in 2005. Saratoga Bridges encourages their staff to seek academic opportunities whereby they can elevate and enrich their own service delivery skills.

For more information on Saratoga Bridges’ fundraising events or to become a sponsor, please contact Pamela Polacsek at ppolacse@saratogabridges.org or 518-587-0723 ext. 1255.